West Central

Springfield, MO

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West Central - Springfield, MO

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With its pioneering spirit and a strong sense of adventure (this is, after all, the birthplace of historic Route 66), West Central welcomes those seeking a vibrant community with plenty of character. And since it is home to Missouri State University, West Central is very pedestrian and bicycle-friendly.

West Central contains Downtown Springfield, a historic area filled with shops and restaurants all wrapped around Park Central Square. After renting a West Central apartment, be sure to visit Gillioz Theatre, a historic theater dating to the 1920s. Science buffs will appreciate the Discovery Center of Springfield, and concert-goers can attend shows at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Central is $623 for a studio, $593 for one bedroom, $875 for two bedrooms, and $1,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Central has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 467 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $623/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 489 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $593/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 691 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $875/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 422 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,500/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Center of Springfield
  • Wonders of Wildlife
  • Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
  • Dickerson Park Zoo
  • Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

Airports

  • Springfield-Branson Ntl

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